He explained firefighters in the US are well
paid and one of Firefighters for Christ's main aims is to help
less fortunate members of society.

"For example we take part in construction
projects such as putting a roof back on someone's house," he
said. "Or we might buy groceries for people who cannot afford
them." Chuck said he and his colleagues were very impressed with
some of the practices they had witnessed during their time in
Northern Ireland.

"For example the accountability system for
air packs is something we do not have at home.

"It is a major improvement over what we have
in the States," he added.